Our Community Connections Program offers a range of programs and services that support immigrant and refugee newcomers in Surrey and Delta on their journey to becoming active and engaged members of their new community.
Free English Classes
We offer interactive informal English learning through conversational circles and activity-based classes. Students build everyday language skills through practical and engaging activities.
Community Activities
We connect newcomers to a variety of community events and coordinate field trips to increase social connection and explore local community resources.
Youth Engagement
We engage newcomer youth aged 15–30 through interactive workshops, cultural exchanges, and community-based activities. The program helps youth build life and leadership skills, strengthen their sense of belonging, and form connections with peers and the wider community.
Fun Summer English for Children
We offer a three-week summer program designed for newcomer children aged 6-12, focusing on building language and creative writing skills. Through trauma-informed, activity-based sessions, children express their lived experiences and connect with peers.
Well-being Navigation
We support newcomers, particularly refugees, facing multiple challenges with their health, navigate the healthcare system and access essential resources through personalized, trauma-informed guidance and group activities.
Peer Support for Newcomers
We facilitate group sessions where newcomers receive peer support, build social connections, and enhance well-being through culturally tailored activities led by experienced, multilingual volunteers.
Eligibility criteria
For Permanent Residents, Protected Persons, Convention Refugees & Palestinians under MOME2023.
Can you access the program directly?
Self referrals and referrals from community agencies are welcome.
Other information
Location
Newcomers’ Hub
13520 - 78th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
Contacts (Immigrants and Naturalized Citizens)
Jenny Lam
Senior Manager
604.572.4060 ext 21171
jenny.lam@options.bc.ca
Gina Hong
Program Manager
604.572.4060 ext 21169
gina.hong@options.bc.ca
Community Connections Worker – Events & Activities
604.572.4060 ext 21135 & 21163
Cell: 604.512.9487 & 604.612.8149
info.ccp@options.bc.ca
Language Support Worker – English Classes & Citizenship Preparation
604.572.4060 ext 21143
Cell: 778.871.5647
language.ccp@options.bc.ca
Well-Bing Navigator – Health Related
604.572.4060 ext 21128
Cell: 604.802.5933
info.ccp@options.bc.ca
Peer Support – Social Group Mentoring
604.572.4060 ext 21127
Cell: 604.803.4423
info.ccp@options.bc.ca